Canova, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 34.7 °F (low) to 56.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.6 Inches. Canova is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3 °F | 24.8 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 10.5 °F | 30.1 °F | 0.69 in. |
| March | 21.5 °F | 42.3 °F | 1.22 in. |
| April | 33.6 °F | 56.6 °F | 2.78 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 68.6 °F | 3.76 in. |
| June | 57.3 °F | 78.7 °F | 3.88 in. |
| July | 61.5 °F | 83.9 °F | 3.12 in. |
| August | 59.0 °F | 81.4 °F | 2.97 in. |
| September | 50.2 °F | 74.0 °F | 2.9 in. |
| October | 36.3 °F | 59.8 °F | 2.16 in. |
| November | 22.5 °F | 43.1 °F | 0.94 in. |
| December | 11.4 °F | 29.4 °F | 0.68 in. |
| Annual | 34.7 °F | 56.1 °F | 25.64 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |